Transgender Day of Visibility 2025 is an international event held annually on March 31 to honor the achievements and resilience of transgender and nonbinary people. The event contrasts with the Transgender Day of Remembrance in November by focusing on visibility and celebration rather than mourning. TDOV was established in 2010 by activist Rachel Crandall and serves as an opportunity to increase visibility of the transgender community. There are an estimated 3.3 million transgender adults in the United States, but only a minority of Americans say they know someone who is transgender, making accurate representation and public storytelling essential.
This year’s Transgender Day of Visibility will be marked by rallies, events, and community gatherings in cities across the United States. The annual event celebrates the lives and contributions of transgender people while highlighting the ongoing struggles the community faces. This year’s observance comes amid a record number of anti-LGBTQ+ legislative proposals and increased public advocacy. Protests and rallies are an integral part of the event due to the growing legal and cultural threats to transgender rights. There have been over 450 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures across the country, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
Confirmed events for Transgender Day of Visibility 2025 are scheduled to take place in various cities across the United States. In Pennsylvania, events are happening in Doylestown, Delco, and State College. In Illinois, a Coalition to Rally for Trans Visibility will be held in Chicago. In New York, events are happening in New York City and Rochester. California will be hosting events in Riverside and San Jose. In Oregon, a Unity Rally for Trans Visibility Day is scheduled to take place in Corvallis. In Utah, events are being held in Salt Lake City. In Washington, D.C., a Trans Day of Visibility Rally is scheduled.
Amidst the celebrations and events, it is important to recognize the ongoing struggles faced by the transgender community. President Donald Trump’s executive orders since returning to the White House have targeted transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, with one order indicating that the United States recognizes only two sexes: male and female. Another executive order directed the Pentagon to update its guidance regarding trans-identifying medical standards for military service members. With the increasing legal and cultural threats to transgender rights, protests and marches are an essential component of Transgender Day of Visibility.
Organized events will be taking place on and leading up to Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31. For more information on events happening in different cities, individuals can visit GLAAD. The day serves as an opportunity to come together to honor and celebrate the achievements and resilience of transgender and nonbinary individuals and to continue advocating for their rights and visibility in society. By amplifying the voices and stories of the transgender community, we can work towards a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
